January 12, 2012

A total of 36 All-Stars and 12 Rookies were selected by the National Hockey League today, joining the following six players already elected by the fans: Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Karlsson, Milan Michalek and Jason Spezza of the host Ottawa Senators; Dion Phaneuf of the Toronto Maple Leafs; and Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins.

The 42 All-Stars will play in the 2012 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, January 29th in Ottawa. The 12 NHL Rookies, along with the 42 All-Stars, will participate in the All-Star Skills Competition on Saturday, January 28.

Following the success of last year's format, the All-Star Player Fantasy Draft will be held on Thursday, January 26, to divide the All-Stars and Rookies into two teams. Captains for each team will be announced next week.